Leeds United can now look forward to their second season back in the Premier League - ahead of which the key dates will come thick and fast this summer before the campaign itself.
Daniel Farke’s Whites ultimately survived their first season back in the country’s top flight in comfortable enough fashion, United’s survival sealed with three games still to play.
Despite a final day 3-0 defeat at relegated West Ham, Leeds finished eight points clear of the drop zone in 14th place and all roads now lead to the club’s second season back in the Premier League.
The 2025-26 campaign only finished two weeks ago but big dates are already on the horizon as part of a very busy summer as four Leeds players also compete at the 2026 World Cup.
Starting with the beginning of the World Cup itself, here we run through the key dates of the 2026 summer and then next season including the friendlies arranged so far, Premier League fixture details, transfer windows and international breaks.
1. Saturday, August 15
Final pre-season friendly. Leeds United vs FC Augsburg at Elland Road (3pm kick-off).
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2. Saturday, August 22
First game of new Premier League season. Nottingham Forest vs Leeds United at the City Ground (3pm kick-off). | AFP via Getty Images

3. Tuesday, August 25
Carabao Cup second round: Nottingham Forest vs Leeds United at the City Ground, 8pm kick-off for live coverage on Sky Sports. | Getty Images

4. Sunday, August 30
First home game of new Premier League season. Leeds United vs Brentford at Elland Road (2pm kick-off). Game moved for live coverage on Sky Sports. | AFP via Getty Images


6. Monday, September 21
September/October international break starts (ends on Tuesday, October 6) | Getty Images